For a cheaper night in Bangkok, Woodlands Inn in Silom keeps costs down while staying within reach of Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha).
From here, Bangkok's main attractions — including Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) — are an easy walk or short ride away, so you spend less time in transit and more time exploring.
Key facts
Address
Hotel Woodlands Place 1158 5 7 Thanon Choren Krung Soi 32 Bangrak Bangkok 10500, Bangkok, Thailand
What’s included
24 Hour Front Desk
24H. Security
ATM
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Bars
Bath
Bathroom
Bike rental service
Breakfast in room
Car rental service
Cleaning
Getting around Bangkok: BTS, MRT, boats and when a taxi is faster
You do not need a car in Bangkok, and renting one is a bad idea. The BTS Skytrain (Sukhumvit and Silom lines) and the MRT Blue Line cover most of what a visitor wants — a single ride is $0.50-1.80, and the interchange at Siam and Asok/Sukhumvit puts Silom, Sukhumvit and the malls within 20 minutes of each other. The Chao Phraya Express Boat runs from Sathorn pier up to Phra Athit near Khao San for about $0.50, which is the sensible way to reach Wat Pho and Wat Arun.
The Airport Rail Link from Suvarnabhumi to Phaya Thai takes 26 minutes and costs $1.30; a metered taxi to Sukhumvit is $10-14 plus tolls, longer if you hit the evening jam on Sukhumvit Road. Don Mueang, the low-cost airport, is 45-90 minutes by taxi to town depending on traffic — the A1 bus to Mo Chit BTS is $0.90. Grab is reliable, tuk-tuks are for short hops and you must agree the fare first.
How many nights in Bangkok, and what a first-timer should do with them
Four nights is the honest minimum for a first visit; five or six is better. Day one for Rattanakosin — Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun by cross-river ferry — starting before 9am because the Palace closes at 3:30pm and the queue thickens by 11. Day two for Chatuchak Weekend Market (Saturday or Sunday only, 8am-6pm, over 15,000 stalls) or Jim Thompson House in Pathumwan, ending on Yaowarat for the street food after dark.
Day three works as a day trip: Ayutthaya by train from Hua Lamphong takes 1h 20m and costs $0.50-2, or the River Kwai and Kanchanaburi at 2h 30m by train. Keep day four for Sukhumvit — Thonglor bars, an Ekkamai coffee morning, a Sathorn rooftop at sunset. A sixth night lets you add Nakhon Pathom's Phra Pathom Chedi or a slower morning at Wat Saket (the Golden Mount).
What Bangkok hotels actually cost in $
Budget in Bangkok means $12-30 for a hostel dorm or a fan room in Banglamphu, $30-55 for an air-con private with a small bathroom in Silom or Pratunam. Mid-range is $60-130 and gets you a four-star chain on Sukhumvit with a pool, a proper breakfast and BTS within a five-minute walk — this is the bracket where Bangkok is unusually good value against any other Asian capital. Top-end runs $180-500 for a river-view suite at a Chao Phraya property, and the historic grande dames on the river sit at $400-900.
Rates spike three times: mid-December to early January (add 40-60%), Chinese New Year week, and Songkran (13-15 April). May, June and September are the cheapest months — the same Sukhumvit four-star that costs $140 in January will list at $75-85. Book the December peak six to eight weeks out; outside that, two weeks is fine.
Questions, answered
Where is Woodlands Inn located?
Woodlands Inn is in Silom, Bangkok (Hotel Woodlands Place 1158 5 7 Thanon Choren Krung Soi 32 Bangrak Bangkok 10500, Bangkok, Thailand), close to Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha).
How much does Woodlands Inn cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is Woodlands Inn?
Woodlands Inn is a 2-star hotel in Bangkok.
Is Woodlands Inn a good hotel?
Guests rate it 3.5 across 305 reviews. It's a value choice for Bangkok.
What's the best area to stay in Bangkok for first-time visitors?
Sukhumvit between Nana (BTS) and Asok is the safe first choice — the Skytrain runs through it, food and bars are on the doorstep, and mid-range hotels sit at $70-130. If temples are your priority, swap it for Rattanakosin or Banglamphu near Khao San, where you are walking distance from Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. Siam is the compromise: BTS interchange, malls, and a 15-minute train to either side. Silom works for business trips and weekend quiet.
When is the cheapest month to visit Bangkok?
September is the cheapest month, with hotel rates 30-45% below the December peak — it is the wettest month too, but rain usually falls for an hour in the afternoon rather than all day. May and June are close behind, and both avoid the April heat that pushes daytime temperatures to 40°C. Avoid mid-December to early January, Chinese New Year and Songkran (13-15 April) if you are watching the budget. A Sukhumvit four-star that lists at $140 in January drops to $75-85 in September.
How many nights do I need in Bangkok?
Four nights is the minimum to see the main temples, a market, Sukhumvit and one day trip; five or six is better. Three nights forces you to skip either Ayutthaya or Chatuchak Weekend Market, both of which are worth keeping. If you want the river resorts on the Thonburi side to make sense, add a night — the commute across is not something you want to do daily. Anything over a week and people usually pair Bangkok with Kanchanaburi or a flight down to the islands.
How do I get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to my hotel?
Take the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai — 26 minutes, $1.30, then change to the BTS. A metered taxi to Sukhumvit runs $10-14 including the $2 airport surcharge and expressway tolls, and takes 40-70 minutes depending on traffic. Grab is a fixed $12-18 to central areas. Don Mueang, the low-cost airport, uses the A1 bus ($0.90) to Mo Chit BTS or a taxi at $12-18 for 45-90 minutes.
Do I need to rent a car in Bangkok?
No — a car is actively a bad idea inside Bangkok. Traffic on Sukhumvit and Rama IV can crawl for hours, parking is scarce and expensive, and the BTS, MRT and Chao Phraya Express Boat cover almost everything a visitor wants. Rent a car only if you are driving to Kanchanaburi or Khao Yai, and pick it up on the way out of town. For Ayutthaya, take the train from Hua Lamphong or Krung Thep Aphiwat station — it is cheaper and faster.
